FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 17, 2022
75 Business Leaders Endorse Kuster for Reelection
**These 75 Granite State business leaders highlighted Annie Kuster’s work delivering for New Hampshire in their endorsement**
Concord, NH — Today, Annie Kuster announced a group of 75 Granite State business leaders who have endorsed her for reelection. As part of their endorsement, the business leaders pointed to Kuster’s strong track record of delivering for New Hampshire’s economy, providing quality constituent services, and addressing workforce needs.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our Granite State economy — fighting for these businesses has been a top priority for me,” said Kuster. “Whether it be advancing business-friendly legislation or helping navigate the Small Business Administration, I am proud to be an advocate for New Hampshire business owners. As we work to expand our state’s workforce and strengthen our economy, I will continue fighting for our small businesses.”
"Annie Kuster has been a strong partner for New Hampshire businesses, and I have been grateful for all her support over the years," said Alex Ray, owner of the Common Man Family of Restaurants. "It is not an easy task to make yourself available to your constituents and find ways to fight for what matters to them, but Annie Kuster continues to do just that. Whether it be help for my business or support for my employees, I know I can count on Annie Kuster and I am proud to endorse her for reelection."
“We are extremely grateful to have an advocate like Annie Kuster fighting for small family businesses, like ours,” said Adria Bagshaw, VP of WH Bagshaw in Nashua. “She has made herself incredibly available and is a resource for New Hampshire. We are proud to support her for reelection to continue her work to help expand New Hampshire's workforce and ensure small businesses like ours can thrive.”
"Annie Kuster always works with the best interest of her constituents and the state of New Hampshire in mind," said Mark Kelley, owner of White Mountain Lumber. "During the pandemic, she helped deliver PPP so we could keep employees on staff and continue serving the community. Her support of the Berlin Main Street reconstruction and her fight to expand access to lower-cost renewable energy and support our local biomass plant are just a few of the ways she has delivered for New Hampshire. I am proud to endorse her for reelection to continue this important work."
The full list of Businesses Leaders for Kuster is below:
Aaron Bagshaw — WH Bagshaw, Nashua
Adria Bagshaw — WH Bagshaw, Nashua
Jeff Barrette — Ink Factory, Claremont
Bill Barry — Barry & Honorow, Nashua
Steve Boucher — Airmar Technology Corporation, Milford
Jon Bresler — The Bresler Group, Concord
Steve Brown — Brown Family Reality, Warner
Lorna Carlisle — North of Concord Farm, Salisbury
Renae Lias Claffey — RLC Consulting, Nashua
Michael Claflin — Ahead, Inc., Littleton
Greg Conors — White Mountain Footwear, Franconia
Hope Damon — The Nutrition Counseling Center, Sunapee
Rick Van de Poll — Ecosystem Management Consultants of New England, LLC, Sandwich
Victoria Denis — Victoria's Artisan Gifts, Claremont
Bruce Freeman — The Flower Company, Newbury
Dan Freihofer — Freifuels Inc., Lyme
Snow Frye — Marlow Wellness Center, Marlow
Lucy Golden — Lucy Golden Jewelry, Franconia
Sara Goodman — Sara Goodman Fiber Studio, Center Harbor
Jessica Gorham — Gorham Public Health Consulting, LLC / All Elements Wellness Center and Day Spa, Henniker
Suellen Griffin — West Central Behavioral Health, Lebanon
Theo Groh — Wheelhouse Web Solutions, Francestown
Jan Gugliotti — Human Dynamics Associates, Concord
Adam Hammil — Exile Burrito, Berlin
Jill Shaffer Hammond — Jill Shaffer Graphic Design, Peterborough
Ann Henderson — Ann Henderson Interiors, Keene
Hon. Martha Hennessey — Martha Hennessey Coaching, Hanover
Helen Honorow — Barry & Honorow, Nashua
Judy Hueber — Chesterfield Inn, Chesterfield
Phil Hueber — Chesterfield Inn, Chesterfield
Marie Ishac — Washington Street Café and Catering, Concord
Steven Jackson — Libby’s Bistro/ ATLas Market, Gorham
Barbara Jones — Barbara Jones Graphic Design, Enfield
Richard Karash — Karash Associates, LLC, Grantham
Kathleen Kelley — Independent Professional Coach, Randolph
Mark Kelley — White Mountain Lumber, Randolph
Shoshanna Kelly — Kelly Creative, Nashua
Gerri King — Human Dynamics Associates, Concord
Ron King — Natural Playground Shop, Concord
Peter Leishman — Milford-Bennington Railroad Co., Peterborough
Allie Levy — Still North Bookstore, Hanover
George Lightbody — It’s My Phone, Inc., Etna
Kari Lindstrom — The Melamine Cup, Jaffrey
Donna Mark — Caring Gifts, Concord
Gerry Mark — Caring Gifts, Concord
Grace Mattern — Self Employed, Northwood
Martha McLeod — MMcLeod Consulting, Franconia
Hon. Ricia McMahon — Sutton Associates, Sutton
Richard A Melloh Jr — Melloh Design and Manufacturing, Cornish
Teresa Moler — Blue Sting Marionettes, Nashua
Thomas D. Moran — Jump Start MFG, Nashua
John Mudge — The Durand Press, Lyme
Lloyd Murray — White Mountain Chalet, Berlin
Fuad Ndibalema — Samosa Man, Hanover
Ben Nelson —Claremont Spice and Dry Goods, Claremont
Roger Noonan — Middle Branch Farm, New Boston
Sheila Oranch — Coppertoppe Inn and Retreat Center, Hebron
Peter Powell — Peter Powell Real Estate, Lancaster
Alex Ray — Common Man Restaurant Family, Concord
Carline Roberge — Karibean, Lebanon
David Rosso — The Flower Company, Newbury
Barbara Ruedig — Ruedig Realty, Concord
Marcy Schepker — Pear Tree Studio, Harrisville
Daniel Scully — Scully Architects, Keene
Deb Shinnlinger — Lucky’s Coffee Garage, Lebanon
Jayme Simoes — Louis Kamo & Company, Concord
Scott Swanson — Swanson Architects, Peterborough
Pam Tarbell — P.R. Tarbell Fine Arts, Concord
Amanda Toll — Ms. Amanda’s Compassionate Ice Cream, Keene
Chiara Tosi-Nelson — Claremont Spice and Dry Goods, Claremont
Jane Valliere — Hermanos Cocina Mexicana, Concord
Daniel Weeks — Clean Energy Entrepreneur, Nashua
Patricia Wilczynski — Patricia Wilczynski, Psychotherapy, Concord
Nick Yager — Gusanoz Mexican, Lebanon
Steve Zyck — Wood Stove Kitchen, Mont Vernon
Annie Kuster is a fierce advocate for New Hampshire small businesses. She fought to bring domestic manufacturing back home to lower costs and support our economy. She fought to expand our workforce and increase J-1 and H2B visas to fill employer needs. And, she helped deliver critical support to help businesses recover and keep employees on staff in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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